Vehicle Fire Reported on Eastbound I-64 at Mercury Boulevard

Summary: Hampton Fire and Rescue units, including Engine 10 and Ladder 9, were dispatched to eastbound I-64 at Mercury Boulevard for a reported vehicle fire. Upon arrival, crews found no active fire but discovered a box truck with a major mechanical failure that had leaked oil onto the roadway. The incident required investigation and cleanup, including the application of oil dry to address the spill. Traffic was affected, with lane and shoulder blockages reported. The scene was managed and cleared without escalation, and no injuries or fire were ultimately confirmed.